Standardization of radiographs for mandibular implant-supported overdentures: Review and innovation

Radiographic monitoring of marginal peri-fixture bone is mandatory during prospective evaluation of different dental implant systems. Unyielding, uni-directional focus towards identifying the credibility of implant-supported overdenture therapy for the management of the edentulous predicament, has often neglected correct standardization of follow-up radiographs. Techniques for truly accurate location of film-holding devices have often not been applied to both unicentre and multicentre reports on mandibular implant-supported overdentures using Brånemark implants. An innovative improvement on existing methods using conventional and custom-made components, shows a procedure to accurately and simply standardize follow-up radiographs, for both free-standing and bar designs for mandibular implant-supported overdentures. © Munksgaard 1999.